Announcements
On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, DMACC President Rob Denson was interviewed on WHO Radio's "The Big Show" about the Iowa Ag Champions program.
(Click below to listen.)
On Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2 p.m., the general public is invited to stand by as Governor Terry Branstad signs the Opportunity in Iowa Proclamation on the west steps of the Iowa State Capitol Building. [Details]
News
February 10, 2012
Denson Presents Opportunity Nation Medallion
DMACC President Rob Denson (right) presents an Opportunity Nation medallion to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack following Vilsack's recent roundtable discussion with Iowa agriculture and business leaders held on the DMACC Ankeny Campus. Read more »
February 4, 2012
Group Wants U.S. Rebirth of Opportunity
Economic mobility has become more difficult here, studies indicate.
Is the self-made American an endangered species? Our history celebrates the man or woman who overcame adversity and disadvantage to reach great heights. It’s the American way: Get a good education, work hard, and the good life is yours. Read more »
January 25, 2012
Our state's chance to become 'Opportunity Iowa'
When I was growing up, my parents told me this was the land of opportunity. They told me that if I worked hard, received a good education, and played by the rules, that I could be anything I wanted to be. My parents were right, and it worked for me and for many of you. Read more »
January 24, 2012
Governor Brandstad to Designate February as Opportunity Iowa Month
Governor Terry E. Branstad will be joined by executives from the private, non-profit and public sectors as he signs a proclamation declaring February as "Opportunity in Iowa" month. Read more »
November 4, 2011
President Denson Attends Opportunity Nation Summit
DMACC was one of only four community colleges and eight universities invited to participate in the national event held at the historic Apollo Theater and at Columbia University. Read more »
